President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent, in remarks that come in the midst of growing intolerance in the country. Talking to a news channel at his home in Kirnahar in West Bengal, the President said, Our civilisation teaches us to promote tolerance, to accept differences and to respect dissent and therefore that is the essence which has kept us together. He said, this underlying message should be recognised and conveyed in our actions, day-to-day practice, in our approach and attitude. <br/><br/>He was asked about his yesterday's strong comments whether tolerance and acceptance of dissent was on the wane in the country and what were his concerns that made him make the statement.<br/><br/>The President has extended warm greetings and good wishes to people on the occasion of Durga Puja and hoped that the festival would strengthen the moral foundation of society and turn people away from all that divides and destroys. In a tweet today, the President also prayed to god to instill a spirit of brotherhood and love for all.